In DNA Sequencing, DdNTPs Are Added at Much Lower Concentrations

question 94

Multiple Choice

In DNA sequencing, ddNTPs are added at much lower concentrations than are dNTPs. If ddNTPs were added at higher concentrations, what would be the most likely result?

• A) The ddNTPs would bind to one another.
• B) All of the reactions would terminate early and long strands would not be produced.
• C) The reactions would terminate early or late.
• D) The ddNTPs would bind to DNA polymerase.
• E) The ddNTPs would not bind to the dye.

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